Wednesday, February 2, 2011

ABC Wednesday: C is for Cleveland Cascade

The Cleveland Cascade was developed in the 1920s and water ran from Cleveland St. down to Lake Merritt.
In the 1950s it fell into disrepair and the water was turned off.  Within a few years the cascade was filled in with plants and citizens forgot about the water feature.  In 2004 neighbors joined together to restore the cascade to its former glory.  Currently the plantings are kept trimmed and the stairs up to the streets above are maintained.  Hopefully, one day the water will run again.  For more "C" photos around the world, visit ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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12 comments:

  1. photowannabeFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Interesting. I hope that the neighborhood will one day see their dreams fulfilled.

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  2. AndyFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Interesting concept and great choice for ABC Wednesday. Keep on clicking.

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  3. Lulu PostFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    It will really be nice if the water will run again. Visiting you from ABC Wednesday. I already a follower of your blog too. I hope you can do the same and please visit my entry too.
    C is for Crab Legs

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  4. ???February 2, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    It's quite beautiful even now, maybe soon you can share photos of it in its former glory.

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  5. CherylFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    These were gorgeous back in the 50s. Nice to see the neighbors have done their best to bring them back.

    Cheryl
    ABC Team

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  6. Louis la VacheFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    You've unearthed yet another forgotten Oakland gem, Carolyn. «Louis» knew nothing about this. It would be nice to see the water flow once again.

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  7. JackFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Now that is a very appropriate "C" post. I like the idea of neighbor cooperation.

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  8. FranciscaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    How great that would look with water! I agree with Jack, the neighborhood effort is laudable.

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  9. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    yes, the water needs to run again.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. Leslie:February 2, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    That looks amazing! I'd love to see it for myself one day.

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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  11. Su-sieee! MacFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Neat! That would be so cool to see even without the water. I can just imagine it.

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  12. KateFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    The greenery is lovely. Reminds me of the pyramids in México.

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